paper things by jennifer richard jacobson

She writes in many genres from children’s fiction to adult nonfiction. Should we (librarians) put this on the top of our “to read” piles? Yes.Jennifer Richard Jacobson is an award-winning writer, teacher, educational consultant, and writing coach. Where would you shelve it? Juvenile/YA fiction Who should buy this book? Public, elementary and middle school libraries Then give to kids in grades 5-7 who like stories with well-developed characters and a realistic riveting story. To whom would you recommend this book? First, give this book to those who liked Small as an Elephant and Paper Things, also written by Jacobson. There is no easy solution to any of the problems that arise but all are addressed.Īnything you did not like about the book? Not a thing The story and the characters are fully fleshed out so that you feel you know them and are living in the same town. Jacobson takes the reader into the psyche of this family, not just Lowen, along with other well-drawn characters. Lowen is hoping that the change may help him leave his guilt behind. His family is chosen and they move to Millville, a small town where everyone knows everyone else. He learns of the Dollar House program where a family can buy a house for a dollar if they meet the one-year fix-up requirements.

And Abe is killed along with three other kids by a teen shooter. Lowen holds himself directly responsible. One day he sends his pesky, younger friend Able out to buy candy just to get him to stop bothering him while he is working. He lives with his parents, his older brother Clem and older sister Anneth in an apartment. What did you like about the book? Twelve-year-old Lowen is a very talented cartoonist. Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4.5 The Dollar Kids – Jennifer Richard Jacobson, illustrated by Ryan Andrews, Candlewick, (9780763694746), 2018

Paper things by jennifer richard jacobson